The Old Sole House socks are a cozy DK weight, relaxed fit house / slipper sock. Knit cuff-down, these socks begin with a herringbone cuff and transition to two-color stranded colorwork for the ankle. A contrast heel & toe add a bit more interest to the foot.

I chose to use speckled colorways rather than all solids, to create an old & loved - vintage vibe.

For additional fun, finish off your socks with mini poms!

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Sizing 1 (2, 3, 4) Adult xs – xl
9.5 (10.25, 12, 13.75)” / 24 (26, 30, 35) cm circumference at lower calf.
Note: The herringbone cuff will sit at or around lower calf, depending on your height. Foot length is customizable.

Construction Details & Special Features
Cuff-down
Herringbone stitch in the round
2-color stranded colorwork
Gusset heel
3-Needle Bind off or Kitchener Stitch toe closure

Suggested Needles & Notions
Size “A” US 10.5 / 6 mm needle
Size “B” US 6 / 4 mm needle
Size “C” US 5 / 3.5 mm needle
DPNS or circulars in all sizes listed, per your preference for small circumference knitting.
Size “D” US 9 / mm needle Optional
(for left-hand needle while working herringbone stitch and for transition round between herringbone and colorwork).
Using a set of interchangeable needles is recommended.

Gauge Information
Herringbone
22 sts / 17 rows per 4” in herringbone stitch worked in the round with US 10.5 / 6 mm needle.

Stockinette Stitch
24 sts / 30 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch worked in the round with US 5 / 3.5 mm needle.

A helpful tutorial video from Garnstudio for knitting herringbone in the round: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9RtHZHA81b0

Suggested Yarn & Requirements
Hypothesis Yarns Merino DK and / or Smooth Sock (to hold double throughout)

For a limited time, kits are available through Hypothesis Yarns in smooth sock (to hold double to achieve DK weight)

Note: Yarn totals are listed in DK weight.
If you choose to knit with sock / fingering weight held double (which is how I knit my socks), double the amounts listed below for each color.

As foot length is customizable, you may need more MC yarn depending on foot length. plan to allow for extra if you have a longer foot.

Main Color (MC) 215 (228, 265, 305) yards / 197 (209, 242, 279) meters
Contrast Color 1 (CC 1) 78 (84, 95, 110) yards / 71 (77, 87, 101) meters
Contrast Color 2 (CC 2) 32 (34, 39, 46) yards / 29 (31, 36, 42) meters